As we know, serious injuries can happen any place at any time. Consider these actual cases. A teenager is walking down the aisle of a dark movie theater and trips over a person's leg that was outstretched into the aisle. The teenager sustains a brain … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2014
Grandparent access in Texas
Many grandparents wonder what their rights are when visitation with grandchildren is being denied by parents. The leading case on this issue is named Troxel v. Granville (99-138) 530 U.S. 57 (2000). Under Troxel, the highest court determined that … [Read more...]
SSA Disability and Worker’s Compensation
By Texas Social Security Disability Attorney, Jennifer Scherf-Cook When you are injured during the course of your employment, you may file a claim for worker’s compensation. Worker’s compensation will pay you lost wages while you are unable to … [Read more...]
Property Issues in Divorce Involving Military Personnel
In my article, YOU STAND FOR US; WE STAND FOR YOU, it was noted that military personnel are not immune from the tragedy of divorce; and like civilian divorces, the same property issues arise, but with some different rules. What I am focusing on in … [Read more...]